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  • Page 1 M2N-VM/S...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by PEGATRON; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................viii M2N-VM/S specifications summary ............x Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-2 Package contents ................. 1-2 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 Special features ............. 1-5 Before you proceed ..............
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ..............2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........2-7 BIOS setup program ..............
  • Page 5 Contents 2.5.4 APM Configuration ............2-32 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor ............2-33 Boot menu .................. 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............2-34 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives ............2-34 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 2-35 2.6.4 Security ................. 2-36 Tools menu ................. 2-38 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .................

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 10: M2N-Vm/S Specifications Summary

    M2N-VM/S specifications summary Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron / AM2+ processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Chipset Nvidia ®...
  • Page 11 M2N-VM/S specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 Rear panel I/O 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x Serial (COM1) port...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 14: Welcome

    Thank you for purchasing a Pegatron M2N-VM/S motherboard! ® Pegatron quality motherboard comes with a series of new features and cutting- edge technologies, providing excellent performance and an exceptional user experience! Before getting started, check your package contents with the list below.
  • Page 15 PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-20 for details. Pegatron M2N-VM/S...

  • Page 16: High Definition Audio

    High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz / 24-bit audio output, jack-detect feature. Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is ideal for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice.

  • Page 17: Special Features

    The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Pegatron M2N-VM/S...

  • Page 18: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR M2N-VM/S Standby Powered Power M2N-VM/S Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 19: Motherboard Overview

    T : Mouse CHA_ FAN B: Keyboard ATX12V 1394_USB34 Attansic LAN_USB12 AUDIO M2N-VM/S PCIEX16 Super I/O CR2032 3V Lithium Cell PCIEX1_1 CMOS Power Nvidia MCP68S SB_PWR CLRTC PCI1 SPEAKER PCI2 CHASSIS USBPW5-10 ALC662 SPDIF_OUT BIOS FLOPPY AAFP USB56 USB78 USB910 Pegatron M2N-VM/S...

  • Page 20: Placement Direction

    Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N-VM/S Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M2N-VM/S M2N-VM/S CPU Socket AM2 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.
  • Page 22 CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2N-VM/S M2N-VM/S CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 23: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Pegatron M2N-VM/S 1-11...
  • Page 24 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module...

  • Page 25: System Memory

    240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2N-VM/S M2N-VM/S 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Sockets Channel A...
  • Page 26 • When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you may: install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) •...
  • Page 27 • • Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC Apacer AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B • • 512MB ADATA M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z Elpida E5108AE-6E-E • • VDATA M2GVD5G3I4176I1C52 VDATA VD29608A8A-3EG20641 • • 512MB AL6E8E63J-6E1 A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 • • AL7E8E63B-6E1K A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • • 512MB Nanya NT512T64U88A1BY-3C Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C • • Pegatron M2N-VM/S 1-15...
  • Page 28 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 MHz capability Size Vendor Model Brand Component DIMM support 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida E5116AF-5C-E • • 256MB Samsung M378T3253FG0-CD5 Samsung K4T56083QF-GCD5 • • 512MB Qimonda HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A Qimonda HYB18T512800AF37FSS29334 • • HYMP512U64CP8-C4 AB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-C4 • 512MB Micron MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2...

  • Page 29: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Pegatron M2N-VM/S 1-17...

  • Page 30: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 31: Interrupt Assignments

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Pegatron M2N-VM/S 1-19...

  • Page 32: Pci Slots

    1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...

  • Page 33: Jumpers

    Normal Clear RTC (Default) M2N-VM/S Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
  • Page 34 USB ports. USBPW1-4 M2N-VM/S USBPW5-8 M2N-VM/S USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system will not power up.
  • Page 35 (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR +5VSB (Default) M2N-VM/S M2N-VM/S Keyboard Power Setting Pegatron M2N-VM/S 1-23...

  • Page 36: 1.10 Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
  • Page 37 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Serial port (COM1). This port connects a modem, or other devices that conform with serial specification. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Pegatron M2N-VM/S 1-25...

  • Page 38: Internal Connectors

    M2N-VM/S NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. M2N-VM/S Floppy Disk Drive Connector Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector.

  • Page 39: Ide Connector

    Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. M2N-VM/S IDE Connector M2N-VM/S Pegatron M2N-VM/S 1-27...

  • Page 40: Serial Ata Hard Disk Drive Connection

    RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXP1 M2N-VM/S SATA Connectors Install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. ® • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD.
  • Page 41 This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. M2N-VM/S SPDIF_OUT M2N-VM/S Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Pegatron M2N-VM/S 1-29...
  • Page 42 480 Mbps connection speed. USB910 USB78 USB56 M2N-VM/S M2N-VM/S USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
  • Page 43 Legacy AC’97-compliant pin definition pin definition M2N-VM/S AAFP M2N-VM/S Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this...
  • Page 44 -5 Volts Ground Ground +5 Volts Ground Ground Ground +5 Volts PSON# M2N-VM/S ATX Power Connector Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
  • Page 45 BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (2-pin RESET) • This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. Pegatron M2N-VM/S 1-33...
  • Page 46 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 47: Chapter 2: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...

  • Page 48: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, or a USB flash disk during POST. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.
  • Page 49 Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. Pegatron M2N-VM/S...

  • Page 50: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: Get the latest BIOS file for the motherboard from Pegatron. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system.

  • Page 51: Afudos Utility

    The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. Get the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from Pegatron. Copy the AFUDOS utiility to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:...

  • Page 52: Updating The Bios File

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Get the latest BIOS file for the motherboard from Pegatron. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 53: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “M2N-VMS.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Pegatron M2N-VM/S...
  • Page 54 Reading file “M2N-VMS.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Get the latest BIOS file from Pegatron. Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 55: Bios Setup Program

    Exit Menu. See section “2.8 Exit Menu.” • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Get the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from Pegatron. Pegatron M2N-VM/S...

  • Page 56: Bios Menu Screen

    2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time [00:42:26] Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Date [Tue 01/05/2002] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] select a field. IDE Configuration Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

  • Page 57: Navigation Keys

    Save and Exit Exit Down> keys to display the other items on the Pop-up window screen. 2.2.9 General help Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Pegatron M2N-VM/S 2-11...

  • Page 58: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time...

  • Page 59: Ide Configuration

    SATA Primary Master/Slave Channel [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the Serial-ATA Primary Master/Slave Channel. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Secondary Master/Slave Channel [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the Serial-ATA Secondary Master/Slave Channel. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Pegatron M2N-VM/S 2-13...

  • Page 60: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. Select the type Primary IDE Master of device connected Device...
  • Page 61 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Pegatron M2N-VM/S 2-15...

  • Page 62: Sata1, Sata2, Sata3, And Sata4

    2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. SATA1 Disable: Disables LBA Mode.

  • Page 63: System Information

    Build Date : 01/23/08 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Speed : 1800MHz System Memory Usable Size : 480MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory Pegatron M2N-VM/S 2-17...

  • Page 64: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Adjust System JumperFree Configuration Frequency/Voltage etc.
  • Page 65 Allows you to select the overclock options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Memory Voltage mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.900V] [1.950V] [2.000V] [2.050V] [2.100V] [2.150V] [2.200V] [2.300V] Pegatron M2N-VM/S 2-19...

  • Page 66: Cpu Configuration

    2.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration This option should Module Version: 13.14 remain disabled for AGESA Version: 02.08.11 the normal operation. Physical Count: 1 The driver developer Logical Count: 1 may enable it for AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 3200+ testing purpose. Revision: F2 Cache L1: 128KB Cache L2: 128KB Speed...
  • Page 67 MHz] [x6.0 1200 MHz] [x7.0 1400 MHz] [x8.0 1600 MHz] [x9.0 1800 MHz] Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Processor voltage or set it to auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [1.400V] [1.375V] [1.350V] [Auto] Pegatron M2N-VM/S 2-21...

  • Page 68: Chipset

    2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Memory Options & Advanced Chipset Setting Information WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Memory Controller Southbridge Configuration Hyper Transsport Configuration...
  • Page 69 Enables or disables clock to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID [Disabled] Enables or disables the MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Pegatron M2N-VM/S 2-23...

  • Page 70: Ecc Configuration

    ECC Configuration DRAM ECC allows ECC Configuration hardware to report DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] and correct memory 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] errors automatically DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] maintaining system DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] integrity. L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report...

  • Page 71: Southbridge Configuration

    OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Pegatron M2N-VM/S 2-25...

  • Page 72: Hyper Transport Configuration

    Hyper Transport Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration SouthBridge to K8(CPU) frequency selection SB to K8(CPU) Freq Auto [Disabled] by CPU capability SB to K8(CPU) Frequency [1000 MHz] SB to K8(CPU) LinkWidth SB to K8(CPU) Freq Auto [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable southbridge to K8(CPU) frequency selection by CPU capability.

  • Page 73: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Pegatron M2N-VM/S 2-27...

  • Page 74: Pci Pnp

    2.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 75: Usb Configuration

    USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Pegatron M2N-VM/S 2-29...

  • Page 76: Usb Mass Storage Device Configuration

    USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to configure the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Number of seconds...

  • Page 77: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Pegatron M2N-VM/S 2-31...

  • Page 78: Apm Configuration

    2.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Go into On/Off or Suspend when Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power button is Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] pressed. Power On By PCI Device [Disabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]...

  • Page 79: Hardware Monitor

    The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Pegatron M2N-VM/S 2-33...

  • Page 80: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Specifies the Boot Boot settings Device Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives A virtual floopy disk drive (Floppy Drive Boot Settings Configuration B:) may appear when...

  • Page 81: Boot Settings Configuration

    When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Pegatron M2N-VM/S 2-35...

  • Page 82: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter>...

  • Page 83: Change User Password

    Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Pegatron M2N-VM/S 2-37...

  • Page 84: Tools Menu

    Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Ok> to confirm your choice. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: M2N-VM/S BOARD: Unknown VER: 0004 VER: Unknown DATE: 01/23/08 DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\...

  • Page 85: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Pegatron M2N-VM/S 2-39...
  • Page 86 2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 87: Chapter 3: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...

  • Page 88: Installing An Operating System

    Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP / ® 64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.

  • Page 89: Support Cd Menu

    Installs ACPI driver for ATK0110 virtual device for 32-bit / 64-bit Windows XP / Vista. Install AMD Cool and Quiet Driver Installs AMD Cool and Quiet driver for 32-bit / 64-bit Windows XP. Install Adobe Reader 7.0 Installs Adobe Reader 7.0 to read PDF file. Pegatron M2N-VM/S...
  • Page 90 M2N-VM/S User Manual M2N-VM/S user manual provides the detailed information for specific, installation, configuration, and FAQ. The M2N-VM/S user manual file is in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the support CD before opening the user ®...

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